Watch out! Newcastle identify Benfica midfielder to replace Bruno Guimarães | OneFootball

Benfica could once again be at the center of attention in this transfer window. After several approaches from major European clubs for their players, there is now another Premier League giant closely monitoring the situation of one of the key figures in the squad managed by Marco Silva.

According to Football Insider, Newcastle retain a strong interest in Richard Ríos, with the Colombia international seen as one of the leading candidates to replace Bruno Guimarães, who is set to join Arsenal. The Magpies’ officials have been tracking the midfielder for several months and are considering making a move if the Brazilian’s departure is confirmed.

Ríos recently returned to Benfica after representing Colombia at the World Cup and continues to attract interest on the international market. In addition to Newcastle, Napoli are also closely following the midfielder’s situation, after he was one of Benfica’s standout players last season.

The "cafetero" player’s path to European football was marked by several stages. Born in Colombia, he grew up facing financial hardship and moved to Brazil at a young age in search of his dream of becoming a footballer. After standing out in futsal, he was discovered by Flamengo in 2019, later going on to play for Guarani and Palmeiras, where he won the Brazilian league title before moving to Benfica.

In the 2025/26 season, Richard Ríos recorded eight goals and six assists in 45 matches for Benfica, confirming his importance in the club’s midfield. A Colombia international since 2023, the player has already earned 37 caps and featured in five matches at the most recent World Cup.

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